Half demon and club owner Brent Silva lives and breathes control–in all things. He’ll never give into the constant cravings of his incubus side again. Revenge against the ancient demon who almost broke him is all that matters. Until a captivating female, hell bent on pushing him to his limits, storms into his life and makes him hunger for so much more.Waitress Chaya Westbrook is determined to … is determined to join the war against the demons hunting her kind. And if her first assignment also helps her prove to her maddening boss that she’s more than capable of giving him exactly what he needs, in and out of the bedroom, she’s all for it.
But when the heat between them becomes impossible to resist, the dark secrets of Brent’s past are revealed. Will the truth finally set him free or tear away the only female he’s ever loved?
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I loved how different this was from the first 3 books. This is one of my favorite series, and I can’t wait for the next book! Brent and Chaya have been working together for years. Brent wants Chaya but due to his past is afraid of starting something with her. Chaya is at wits end trying to get his attention. Sherilee has written a good addition to the series. I love the strong woman and the protective man in Demon’s Tempatation.
3.75 stars—DEMON’S TEMPTATION is the third instalment in Sherilee Gray’s contemporary, adult KNIGHTS OF HELL erotic, paranormal romance series focusing on a group of demon hunters known as the Knights of Hell, warriors whose birth was ordained by the mating of angels and demons. This is Demi-demon(s)and night club owner Brent Silva, and half-demon, waitress Chaya Westbrook’s story line. DEMON’S TEMPTATION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. An important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.
NOTE: DEMON’S TEMPTATION contains M/M, Domme/sub and BDSM sexual situations that may not be suitable for all readers.
Told from dual third person perspectives (Brent and Chaya) DEMON’S TEMPTATION follows the building relationship between half-demons Brent Silva and Chaya Westbrook. Brent Silva wants Chaya Westbrook but his dark and sexually deviant past forces our hero to keep his distance from the woman that calls to his heart. Discovering that Chaya is working for a group of renegades in an effort to help the Knights of Hell, Brent is desperate to prove that they belong together. What ensues is the building sexual and romantic relationship between Brent and Chaya, and the potential fall-out as Brent’s past continues to haunt his days and nights.
Chaya Westbrook knows she is not a submissive but trying to convince the man that call to her heart that what she needs is not necessarily what she wants is easier than expected. Brent Silva is a succubus, and as such, his sexual needs are unlike those of most demons and men but trying to hide his nature from the woman he loves wracks our hero with humiliation and shame. Broken and struggling with sins of the past, Brent is unwilling to open up fearing the loss of Chaya’s love.
The relationship between Chaya and Brent begins as a working arrangement; a friends to lovers, Domme/sub relationship wherein Brent needs what Chaya is offering, a chance to submit to the woman he loves. The $ex scenes are intimate, erotic, and intense.
The colourful secondary and supporting characters include Chaya’s sister Mia Westbrook and her demon hunting mate Zenon (Knight’s Salvation #2), Eve and Lazarus (Knight’s Redemption #1), as well as Victor, a man whose interest in Chaya is questionable and misdirected.
The world building focuses on the BDSM and Domme/sub relationship between our leading couple, detracting from the demon-hunting/angels and demons aspect of the first two instalments.
DEMON’S TEMPTATION is a story of betrayal, secrets, obsession and love. The premise is engaging, captivating and provocative; the romance is impassioned and steamy; the characters are determined, broken and energetic. DEMON’S TEMPTATION is a sensual and sexual look at want and need.
I enjoyed this story WAY more than I thought I would! From their first interactions in “Knight’s Redemption,” it was totally obvious that there was something between Brent and Chaya. So much heat! But he kind of seemed like a jerk to her in that book, so I wasn’t sure that I wanted her to get together with him even. Turns out, he was just fighting his own demons, but the guy is totally in love with and devoted to her.
Chaya, for her part, is SO over-the-top in-love with Brent that it is almost pathetic. Pretty much everything she does is either to get his attention or try to get him out of her head. Unfortunately, there are those in the story who would and do take advantage of this. Luckily, Brent is there to save her on more than one occasion. Plus, one specific encounter especially, not only draws them closer together, but sheds some light on some interesting areas as well.
Just as in the first two books of this series, the primary focus throughout is on the two main players and they’re developing relationship. Unlike those, however, this episode deals only superficially with the Knights themselves. There is quite a bit about the overall power struggle with the unknown evil they’ve all been faced with. Some previously unknown players are brought in to play as well. All of which could have made for a very busy and chaotic story. But the author manages to keep everything in check and not let any of it get too out of hand or overwhelming. And there is the definite feeling that eventually, once we know the whole story, all of the disparate goings on will tie together somehow.
This story was unique also in that it features a female/male Dominant/submissive relationship. While this did not at all surprise me about Chaya, it did totally blow me away about Brent. I can honestly say that I did not see that coming… at all! The realization that this is what each of them craves develops rather slowly, and the reader probably sees it before the characters themselves do. But once they embrace it, the interplay really works for them as a couple and for each of them individually. While this is not generally a dynamic that interests me, I found myself quite enjoying the interactions of Brent and Chaya. Although I shouldn’t be all that surprised, I think this author could make plain toast sexy.
As always, it was fun to see characters from prior books in the series make return performances. I especially enjoyed Zenon in his newly embraced role of big brother (in-law) to Chaya. And it was delightful to meet Grace. I look forward to reading more about this demi ninja in future volumes, most likely alongside Chaos – or, more likely, at odds with him.
This was another great addition to the series! I’m glad the author took this little detour to allow these seemingly minor characters to have their time in the spotlight. They definitely deserve it, and they certainly made good use of it.
GAH!! An arc from Sherilee Gray is like Christmas to me. I absolutely love the Knights of Hell series and have wanted to read Brent and Chaya’s book since Mia’s book. I loved Demon’s Temptation so hard!! It was different from the other books in the series but no less sexy, intense and emotional! I loved their connection and could not stop reading!
I have been so addicted to this series as I absolutely love the idea of the demon Knights finding their Demi mates. I was intrigued by Chaya and Brent and really wanted their book. I adored that Brent was so alpha and yet yearned to be Chaya’s sub. It was surprising yet so delicious as you could see his innate alpha in conjunction with his need to submit to Chaya. Chaya likewise was strong and assertive and knew rightaway she wanted Brent. And when they finally combusted!! Lord! They were pure FIRE!! I loved how Brent and Chaya were both fighting their instincts but ultimately needed to be themselves with one another. This story was just so fantastic!! But now I am seriously dying for Chaos’ book! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
I love everything about this world the author has created and have devoured each of the books in the series. Brent’s background added an additional element. When he began his transition he found himself in a completely different place than the heroines of the previous books. His was not a safe, rich landing where he had help to find himself. Instead, it led him into a deep dark place that fed the hungers of his incubus all while twisting him inside.
Chaya has been attracted to Brent from the beginning but he keeps himself closed off to her. In an effort to help the rebellion as well as learn how to be what he needs, she discovers a truth about herself she had never realized. With this acknowledgement, she suddenly feels whole in a way she never has before.
This couple had a lot of issues to overcome, and even as they made progress, Brent’s past stood between them in more than one way. I loved the how both of these characters yielded to their inner selves even as they yielded to each other. Theirs is a dynamic I’ve never read before and while there were certainly things I loved about it, I’m unsure how I feel about it as a whole. There is no question their characters were richly developed and I enjoyed watching them evolve.
I loved the hero and heroine and how they faced their struggles separately and together. The heat is off the charts HOT! Their chemistry is realistic and the way they faced their conflict as well. It is all then topped off with a sweet, sweet epilogue as well as an intro into who our next couple will be.
In Demon’s Temptation we get Brent and Chaya’s story. I have to say this was not at all what I was expecting.
This series if full of very strong alpha men and I always saw Brent that way, and he is, but he does have a different side to him we got to see. I would have thought the two sides we see would clash with one another but I gotta give it to the author for making it not only work, but also make it seem natural for Brent’s character. That’s quite the accomplishment.
I’ve always liked Chaya. She’s a tough heroine who doesn’t make it come out in a bad way. I admire a strong woman who really stand up for themselves and she gave that to us. I really wasn’t expecting what we learn about her either.
Part of what I enjoy in this series is all the many side characters who will become main characters in their own book. Sherilee Gray has got me so curious about Chaos and Zenon in this book blew my mind. I like him even more. I’ve really enjoyed all three books and look forward to book 4.
Demon’s Temptation is a mix of BDSM with a touch mystery. I enjoyed it even though it wasn’t action packed like it predecessors. It’s still an awesome addition to the series. I would’ve liked to see advancement in the coverall story arc but I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.
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